This week on HearSay with Cathy Lewis September 24 - 28
Monday, September 24
From The Headlines: TOYING WITH TROUBLE
We'll talk about the top stories making news, including a look at what the Chinese government is doing to restore consumer confidence after a series of high-profile recalls and safety scandals. Join us with your questions and comments on today's HearSay.
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Tuesday, September 25
Living Culture: ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE
Today on HearSay, we continue our "Living Culture" series in partnership with Port Folio Weekly with a look at theater and the arts in Hampton Roads. We'll explore the lives of area residents who pursue their passions on the stage and in the gallery and often still hold down their day jobs as well.
www.portfolioweekly.com
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Wednesday,September 26
IN THE GARDEN
You'll get the latest tips on today's HearSay from our resident gardening experts York County Extension Agent Jim Orband and Daily Press Gardening and Home Columnist Kathy Van Mullekom.
www.yorkcounty.gov/vce/staff/jorband.htm www.dailypress.com/features/home/garden/
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Thursday, September 27
Segment A: AUSTEN POWERS
From Clueless to Pride and Prejudice the influence of Jane Austen resonates not only with academics but with mainstream movie goers as well. What do we really know about the English author who has had a lasting impact on ourculture? Cathy talks with Dr. Joan Klingel Ray, an English professor at the University of Colorado, whose new book "Jane Austen for Dummies" explains Austen's methods, motivations and morals to the masses.
Segment B: UM, YEAH, LIKE THAT'S WHAT I TOTALLY MEANT
Tongue Tied? Are verbal gaffes part of your daily conversation? Language expert Michael Erard is our guest to talk about his new book, "Um ... : Slips, Stumbles and Verbal Blunders, and What They Mean". The writer traces the history of what he calls "applied blunderology" from ancient Greek rhetoric to the modern political stump speech.
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Friday, September 28
TAKEOVER
Pulitzer Prize winning author Charlie Savage discusses his latest book, "Takeover: The Return of the Imperial Presidency and the Subversion of American Democracy", a comprehensive investigation into the Bush administration’s efforts to expand presidential power.
http://www.charliesavage.com/
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